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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,718.70, 1,207,265.85 and 593,142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,718.70, 1,207,265.85 and 593,142.30 is: 888,747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,718.70 : 1,207,265.85 = 593,142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,718.70/1,207,265.85 = 593,142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,718.70x = 1,207,265.85 × 593,142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,718.70x = 716,080,442,980.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,080,442,980.46/805,718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,747.45

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